ICT Officer II- Grade Ad 8 System Networking

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to: The Director ICT. This Officer is expected to: - Monitor and evaluate ICT network programs in line with the applicable ICT policies to ensure areas of risk are identified and addressed adequately; Manage ICT network projects to completion through regular supervision to ensure they are undertaken as per the required standards; Prepare and present monthly and annual ICT network reports to the principal ICT officer in line with the University policies to facilitate information sharing and progress update; Participate in formulation ICT network policies in consultation with other officers to ensure all procedures are followed and adhered to by all stakeholders; Install, configure and support an organization's local area network [LAN], wide area network [WAN], Internet devices, systems or a segment of a network system in collaboration with other officers to ensure availability of smooth network services; Implement disaster recovery plans through backup management to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department; Troubleshoot networks and information security risks for the department by use of special network monitoring tools to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security; Participate in procurement of ICT network and equipment in collaboration with other officers to ensure the institution acquires the right equipment; Participate in the support of users on ICT networks through provision of specialized services to ensure simplicity in consumption of the services; Participate in the management, upgrade, monitoring and maintenance of network devices by keeping an inventory to ensure availability of network services; and Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor. PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS: For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: - A Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field; Registration with a relevant professional body; and Experience: Three [3] years’ of experience as an ICT Officer III or its equivalent in public or private sector go to method of application »